A devastating Twitch hack sends streamers reeling

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View this email in your browser  |  Manage newsletter subscriptions 10.06.21   SHOCKING | 6-MINUTE READ The Grid Isn't Ready for the Renewable Revolution BY MATT SIMON The massive deployment of wind and solar will turn you, the humble homeowner, into a critical actor in the operation of the US power grid.   PRODUCT REVIEW | 6-MINUTE READ The Switch OLED Is More Than Just a Pretty Screen BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU Sure, the improved 7-inch screen is pretty great. But it's the revamped kickstand that makes Nintendo's new handheld shine.   UNREAL | 8-MINUTE READ A True Story About Bogus Photos of People Making Fake News BY TOM SIMONITE A photographer set out to capture the misinformation producers in a small town in Macedonia. He wound up revealing uncomfortable truths about his own profession.   DATA DUMP | 3-MINUTE READ A Devastating Twitch Hack Sends Streamers Reeling BY CECILIA D'ANASTASIO The data breach apparently includes source code, gamer payouts, and more. GET WIRED A helicopter on Mars. What to expect post-Covid. The next electrifying/terrifying leap in A.I. explained. Get 1 year of unlimited access to WIRED for less than $1 per month. That includes Steven Levy's exclusive newsletter and a free tote! Subscribe now.   EDGE CASE | 3-MINUTE READ How to Change Your Web Browser in Windows 11 (It's Not Easy) BY ERIC RAVENSCRAFT Want to switch to Chrome or Firefox? Not so fast, my friend.   SHOW US THE MONEY | 22-MINUTE READ Weighing Big Tech's Promise to Black America BY VICTOR LUCKERSON Last year, Netflix made a pledge that represents the tech industry's best shot at redressing the nation's racial inequality. How seriously should we take it?   CODE RED | 7-MINUTE READ Actions You Can Take to Tackle Climate Change BY HEATHER HIGINBOTHAM DAVIES These apps and resources can help you manage your eco-anxiety—and take steps to tread more lightly on the planet.   GAME ON | 4-MINUTE READ TP-Link Archer GX90 AX6600 Review: Gaming in the Fast Lane BY SIMON HILL Lightning fast and feature-packed, this tri-band Wi-Fi 6 gaming router is perfect for a typical four-bedroom family home.   WRIST-Y BUSINESS | 8-MINUTE READ Our Favorite Smartwatches Do Much More Than Just Tell Time BY JULIAN CHOKKATTU A smartwatch can reduce your reliance on a phone but still keep you connected—while adding some flair to your outfit.     This e-mail was sent to you by WIRED. To ensure delivery to your inbox (not bulk or junk folders), please add our e-mail address, wired@newsletters.wired.com, to your address book.   View our Privacy Policy Unsubscribe or Manage your newsletter subscriptions   Copyright © Condé Nast 2021. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.